Topical Relief That Complements What Needles Start
Premium magnesium cream and prescription-strength topical NSAID, extending acupuncture outcomes between treatments with targeted topical support.
Originally formulated for the Boston Red Sox. Now available at professional pricing for acupuncture practices.
- CALM Magnesium Cream can be applied post-needle removal as a closing step, skincare-formulated, no interference with acupuncture mechanisms
- Topical delivery aligns with the non-oral, targeted philosophy your patients already chose when they chose acupuncture
- RX Pain Gel (prescription ketorolac) provides localized NSAID action for patients whose pain persists between treatments
- Professional Access wholesale pricing for licensed acupuncturists, stock for retail or recommend for home use
Between Treatments, Progress Stalls
Acupuncture moves energy, reduces inflammation, and initiates the body's own pain-relief response. Your patients leave feeling noticeably better. But the effects of a single session do not last forever, especially when patients return to the same stress, posture, and movement patterns that brought them in.
Between treatments, most patients have no targeted topical option. They reach for oral pain relievers out of habit, or they use menthol-based rubs that provide temporary sensation without addressing local inflammation or muscle tension. Nothing that extends what acupuncture initiated.
Your patients already chose a non-oral, targeted approach when they chose acupuncture. Their between-treatment care should match that philosophy.
"My patients who use CALM between sessions are progressing faster through their treatment plans. Less tension to work through at each visit, better starting point. I recommend it to every pain patient now."-- Dr. Lin, LAc, San Francisco
Why Acupuncturists Choose Ketro
Your patients chose a non-oral, targeted approach when they chose acupuncture. Their between-treatment care should match that philosophy.
Patients who prefer needles over pills want a topical, not another oral medication. CALM and RX Pain Gel are both applied directly to the body, consistent with why they chose your practice.
Just as you place needles at specific points, topical delivery puts active ingredients at specific sites. Medication stays local rather than circulating systemically.
Acupuncture initiates the body's pain-relief and anti-inflammatory response. A quality topical between sessions supports those processes at the local level as effects naturally diminish.
Applying a topical to the treatment area is an active self-care practice. It keeps patients connected to their treatment plan between visits rather than passively waiting for the next appointment.
Topical vs. Oral: Why Delivery Method Matters
Non-oral, targeted, and localized. Consistent with why your patients chose acupuncture over pills.
- Targets relief at the source
- 5-17x lower bloodstream absorption
- GI side effects equal to placebo
- Complements acupuncture outcomes
- Consistent with integrative approach
Pill distributes to entire body. Contradicts the targeted approach your patients chose.
- Treats entire body for one area's problem
- Full systemic drug exposure
- GI bleeding risk increases with duration
- Kidney function declines over years
- Cardiovascular risk with long-term use
Two Products. Evidence-Based.
Ketorolac delivered transdermally. Bypasses the GI system entirely. For patients with moderate to severe localized pain who need prescription-strength relief between acupuncture treatments.
- Prescription-strength ketorolac (topical NSAID)
- Compounded per order by US pharmacy
- Online consultation included
- Reduced systemic exposure vs. oral
Skincare-formulated magnesium chloride. Complements acupuncture's approach to the body, targeted, topical, and non-invasive. Lightweight, fast-absorbing, no greasy residue. Ideal for retail in your practice.
- Premium transdermal magnesium delivery
- Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula
- Wholesale pricing for practices
- Strong retail margins
How to Integrate Ketro Into Your Practice
Apply CALM to the treated area after needle removal. It provides a soothing tactile experience that closes the session and gives patients an immediate connection to the product.
Recommend CALM as part of your patient's home care. "Apply to the lower back area each evening before bed", specific, simple, and extends the benefits of your treatment between visits.
When patients present with localized pain that is not responding adequately to acupuncture alone, recommend RX Pain Gel as a complementary intervention. Prescription-strength topical NSAID at the site of pain, non-oral, targeted, consistent with your approach.
Display CALM in your treatment rooms or reception area. The premium packaging matches the intentional aesthetic of an acupuncture practice. Patients who experienced it post-treatment will purchase it on their way out.
"I apply CALM after removing needles as part of my closing protocol. It gives the session a clean finish and patients love it. Most of them ask to buy it before they leave. It is my top-selling retail item."-- Jessica, Licensed Acupuncturist, Brooklyn
"A lot of my patients chose acupuncture because they wanted to get off oral painkillers. Recommending another pill was never an option. CALM gives them something topical and targeted to use at home, it fits the philosophy of why they came to me in the first place."-- Michael, LAc, Portland
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Wholesale pricing for licensed acupuncturists. Stock CALM for retail. Recommend RX for patients who need prescription-strength relief. Our team responds within 24 hours.